2018 Audi Q5 Service and Repair Manual

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2018 Audi Q5 service and repair manual a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What's included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • S Line Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Premium Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Technik Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Premium Plus Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Select Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Dynamic Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Progressiv Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Komfort Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Elite Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2018 Audi Q5 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #16V95500029/12/2016Component: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or functi

Remedy

Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt

NHTSA #19V73700016/10/2019Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.

Consequence

The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the re

NHTSA #21V94700008/12/2021Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insuffic

Consequence

A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as

NHTSA #19V27700008/04/2019Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short.

Consequence

A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. The electronic par

Remedy

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necess

NHTSA #19V41600005/06/2019Component: WHEELS:HUB

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach.

Consequence

The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw

TSB #11032165

This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.

TSB #11032137

This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool

TSB #11032131

This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.

TSB #11031064

This Reporting obligation requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the diagnostic tester refers to this reportin gobligation or to TPI 2033392.

TSB #11031053

This bulletin provides informaiton regarding the Universal Traffic Recorder.

TSB #11031051

This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints.

TSB #11031040

This bulletin provides informaito when Apple CarPlay/Android Auto does not react to touch inputs.

TSB #11031003

This bulletin provides information when the hydraulic pump cannot be adapted - P17EF00 in gearbox control unit.

Showing the 8 most recent of 1049 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20210119Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

CAR STATIONARY ON HIGHWAY AFTER TRAFFIC CAME TO A STOP DUE TO A TRAFFIC INCIDENT AHEAD. REAR ENDED BY VEHICLE GOING IN EXCESS OF 40MPH. CAR PUSHED INTO CAR IN FRONT (CAR 3), SPUN AROUND AND HIT THE

20240219Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported1 injured

This was unintentional acceleration case: When I got into the parking space, the car was almost stopped and I was about to press the park button (gear) and the car suddenly accelerated and in a frac

20240219Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHERCrash reported1 injured

This was unintentional acceleration case: When I got into the parking space, the car was almost stopped and I was about to press the park button (gear) and the car suddenly accelerated and in a frac

20240219Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKINGCrash reported1 injured

This was unintentional acceleration case: When I got into the parking space, the car was almost stopped and I was about to press the park button (gear) and the car suddenly accelerated and in a frac

20180305Component: STRUCTURE:BODYCrash reported1 injured

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE ON 4/21/2017, I WAS SOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP ON THE ADVERTISED SAFETY FEATURE CALLED THE AUDI PRE SENSE. AUDI PRE SENSE DETECTS COLLISION HAZARDS ALL AROUND THE CAR AND INITIATES

Showing the 5 most serious of 311 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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